Posted by: hamptontalks | February 23, 2012

Hampton Va Needs Citizen Input on the Budget

The city of Hampton needs citizens to give their input on the budget for the coming year.  Hampton Va prides themselves on having citizens part take in the budget year to year to make sure all needs are met.  There are several ways a citizen of Hampton Va can put their input in on the budget.

The city of Hampton VA is hosting several public polling forums starting February 28th.  The first is at Hunter B. Andrews School on Victoria Blvd from 6-8pm on the 28th of February.  Next at Phoebus High School on Ireland Street on the 3rd of March from 9-11a.m., again on March the 7th, Citizens can go to George Phenix School on Big Bethel Road from 6-8pm and one more time on the 10th of March from 9-11a.m. at the West Hampton Community Center on Briarfield Road.

There will be online polling for Citizens of Hampton Va to get their input on the budget from February 29th-March 11th at www.hampton.gov

Hampton City Council will have a public hearing on the FY13 Budget on April 25th at 7pm.  They will have a Budget work session at 1pm on the 2nd of May, followed by a public hearing on the budget at 7pm.  Then on Wednesday May 9th at 6pm, the regular public comment session by Hampton City Council and then the Adoption of the FY13 budget will take place at 7pm.

There will also be online chats by the city of Hampton, noon on Thursdays: March 1st, 22 and 29th.  Go to www.hampton.gov/chat to follow online.

If you would like to form an organizational chat with a Hampton city speaker for your Hampton Neighborhood or Hampton Civic Group, you can all 311 from a land line and from your cell, 727-8311 or email 311@hampton.gov

One more way to learn about the Hampton Va Budget is to watch the frequently aired shows about the budget issues on Cox 47 or Verizon 23 during the month of March.

As always you can keep up with the budget at www.hampton.gov

The Hamptontalks blog is written by Peggy Todd, REALTOR with Liz Moore and Associates, and is a great source of  information for the happenings in Hampton VA such as events, programs, housing, shopping, entertaining and the like.  Peggy has lived in Hampton for 10 years and through her involvement in VPAR, PTA and City Forum Groups has become an expert on the city of Hampton and its real estate market.  She strives to be an active community provider and is passionate about representing home buyer and sellers in Hampton VA, as well as helping first time home buyers take the leap into home ownership.

When you are ready to purchase or sell your home in Hampton VA, or anywhere on the Virginia Peninsula, give Peggy Todd a call at 757-869-9069 or email her directly at peggytodd@lizmoore.com . You can also visit her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hampton-Talks/158440146851

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Posted by: hamptontalks | February 10, 2012

Hampton, VA Police taking Applications for E-911 Telecommunications Position

The Hampton Police Division is currently accepting applications for the position of E-911 Telecommunications Position until March 1st. The position will assist public safety officers by providing them with real time information and communication support services. New hires will learn how to perform such tasks as E-911 Call Taker and dispatching for Police and Fire Telecommunications. The position also offers outstanding benefits including health, dental, eye care as well as paid holidays, sick and military leave.

Anyone wishing to apply is encouraged to visit the City of Hampton’s webpage at

www.hampton.gov <http://www.hampton.gov/> and click on the HIRE icon for all the details.

This is an awesome opportunity to work with our nationally accredited Police Division. Go on-line now and start your application process!

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Posted by: hamptontalks | February 7, 2012

Peggy Todd on the radio

Last Wednesday’s guest on the Liz Moore Talk Radio Show was Peggy Todd, Realtor with Liz Moore & Associates and Hampton Blogger, who talked about first time homebuyers and the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority.  The podcast of the show has been uploaded to i-tunes,  www.LizMooreTalkRadio.com (with links from www.LizMoore.com)

Follow Liz Moore & Associates and Peggy Todd’s Hampton Talks on Facebook and you can share the link from their page.  Also, if you are an iTunes user, go in and write a review!

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Posted by: hamptontalks | January 31, 2012

Hampton 101

Ever wanted tolearn more about the city of Hampton, Va? Here’s your chance! The city of Hampton, VA offers classes for lifelong learning. You can start by taking the Hampton 101 course.  Very informative and a great way to learn more for free.  The classes start February 23rd with a class about Hampton, VA’s government.  City Manager, Mary Bunting and Director of Community Development, Terry O’Neal will start the Hampton 101 series that night.  For more information please go to www.hampton.gov/Learn/

This Hampton 101 series is only one of many classes offered by the city of Hampton.  All of these classes are free.  From parenting 101 to diversity classes, there will definitely be a class for you.

Check it out!

 

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Posted by: hamptontalks | January 20, 2012

Annual Midatlantic Quilt Show Coming to Hampton, VA

The Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival returns to the Hampton Roads Convention Center February 23rd – 26th!  Come celebrate the Festival’s 23rd year and explore a true American art that has grown with our nation!  And it’s not just about quilts.  The festival is a compilation of many textile, fiber arts and wearable arts! 

This yearly event is one of the largest and most anticipated quilt gatherings on the eastern seaboard, and is attended by thousands of enthusiasts!  Over 250 vendor booths will showcase everything from quilting supplies to sewing-related craft items, books, antique quilts and more!  There will also be special exhibitions and workshops, as well as lectors by some of the most-renowned individuals in the industry. 

More information on the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival can be obtained by visiting http://quiltfest.com or by contacting the Hampton Roads Convention Center at 757-315-1610.

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Posted by: hamptontalks | January 18, 2012

Got One Dollar? If You’re VA Eligible, You Can Buy a House in Hampton, VA!

Liz Moore & Associates is excited to launch the VA $1 Move-In Program in Hampton, Va.  Participating Liz Moore sellers in Hampton, VA have partnered with 5 of our preferred lenders and Lytle Title to pay all of the buyers closing costs and prepaid items, including a survey and owners’ title insurance.  What does that mean for VA eligible buyers?  That you can put one dollar down as an earnest money deposit, and move in after closing with no more money out of pocket!

For example, you can buy a $300,000 home with 0 down will have a monthly house payment of $1530 (principal and interest only), for a 30 year loan with a fixed interest rate of 4.375% (APR 4.567%).  Hurry – rates may change!  In this example, the seller will pay $6,700 of costs on your behalf, enabling you to move in for a dollar. 

How do you learn more about the program, see if you qualify, and check out which listings are participating in the campaign?  Just visit www.OneDollarVAMoveIn.com  or call a Liz Moore office at 757.873.2707!

 

 

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Posted by: hamptontalks | January 16, 2012

From the Hampton Police Division

The Hampton Police Division is pleased to report that the violent crime rate in the City of Hampton has gone done for the tenth consecutive year. The violent crime rate declined by 6% in 2011 as compared with 2010, as well as the overall crime rate which declined by 2.4%.  The violent crime rates are comprised of Homicide, Rape, Robbery and Aggravated Assault, each of which saw a decrease in 2011.  In fact, Robbery and Aggravated Assaults are at their lowest level in the last 12 years.  Property crimes also saw a decrease in 2011 with a decline seen in Larcenies, Property Offenses and Motor Vehicle Theft, which declined for the fourth consecutive year by 17%.   

These declines in crime were achieved in part by the hard work, dedication and teamwork of Hampton officers and the close relationship that we are fortunate to have with our community.  In today’s tough economic times, many law enforcement agencies across the country are operating with reduced budgets.  Hampton is no different, yet our services to our citizens have not suffered as a result.  The demands on our officers have increased but through their professionalism and responsiveness, they were able to persevere and decrease crime.  In 2011, calls for service increased 8% (175,554 calls) as compared to 2010 (163,165 calls).    

In 2011, the Hampton Police Division took an aggressive stance towards making the City of Hampton’s roadways safer.  The Division implemented a Traffic Unit to improve highway safety utilizing strict enforcement efforts.  Since the unit’s inception, the number of traffic accidents within the City of Hampton has decreased by 2%, while enforcement efforts have increased with the issuance of summonses by 6% and DUI arrests by 29%.  

 The Hampton Police Division is proud of the efforts and achievements made by our officers and will continue to strive to make the Hampton community safer.   

Corporal Jason Price will receive questions about this release at 757-727-6638.

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Posted by: hamptontalks | January 9, 2012

Hampton, Virginia Real Estate in 2011

In 2011, Hampton, Virginia had 1169 homes sold.  This is according to the Rein website used by the Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors.

Of these 1169 homes sold, the lowest priced home sold was $8,000 and the highest priced home sold was $850,000.

The average sales priced home sold in Hampton, Virginia in 2011 was $153,831. and the medium sold priced home was $145,000.

If you would like an analysis of your neighborhood, please email peggytodd@lizmoore.com and she can send you a comprehensive look at your neighborhood this past year.

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Posted by: hamptontalks | December 9, 2011

West Hampton Community Choir

The West Hampton Community Choir presents their first annual concert on December 17th at  2p.m.  The West Hampton Community Choir are asking for donations of new socks and underclothing for elementary and high school aged children in Hampton, VA.  This is a benefit of the Hampton Virginia PTA Organization.  The West Hampton Community Choir will sing in West Hampton located at 1638 Briarfield Road.

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Posted by: hamptontalks | December 1, 2011

First Light Celebration

The fourth annual First Light Celebration will take place this Friday, December 2nd, 2011.  Visitors may arrive at 5:30p.m. for complimentary Olde English music, food, and photo opportunities with historic characters.  At 6p.m., reenactors of John Smith’s Christmas voyage of 1608 to Kecoughtan village will salute the 403rd anniversary of America’s first recorded English Christmas in this year’s celebration.  For more information, call Hampton History Museum at 757-727-1610.

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